Iguanas

About Iguanas

Iguanas as Pets Ever see the long lumbering reptiles at the pet store. Iguanas can reach up to 6 feet in length. Domestic ones usually can grow their tails quite long, unlike the ones in the wild. The one’s in the wild tend to use this tail for defense. The tail alone can actually split the skin and in rare cases cause stitches. Iguanas are also non-poisonous lizards. Although it does hurt when you have one burying its claws into your arm and whipping your side. It would actually be a good idea to let the iguana out when you can, many of the cages are not suited for an animal like this. The best solution is to either have someone build a cage or to try yourself. Assuming that you have the needed tool Also remember that the cage must start out big, for the Iguana will continue to get bigger and it would be better to have them to grow into one cage than grow into 3 to 5 cages. Remember to always check the condition of the fridge.

What to Feed Iguanas

Iguanas that are to be pets should be fed only a vegetarian diet. Meat makes them aggressive and even mean. Never feed them red colored vegetables, the pigmentation will kill them (such as radishes). Even the juice from an animal on the leaves will make the Iguana more aggressive.

Caring for Iguanas

Remember that if you decide to have one of these lizards to always check for mites and to have all wood products in their cage steamed to eliminate the chance of fungus or mites that can kill them. Since these are reptiles it would be ideal to have a heating lamp in their cage, also you should have water in there as well.

You should also check the inside of the cage for roaches and spiders. The heating lamp added with the food and water can make it hot and humid in the cage. Ideal conditions for roaches and spiders, especially black widows.

Caution

Iguanas make good pets if you don’t have little kids. These reptiles may seem small, but are overly tough. They have incredible power in their fingers and their nails can pierce the skin if one isn’t careful.

Photo Credit: William Klos